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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay
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Recent Examples of gratuity
Regent offers all-inclusive trips complete with perks like free unlimited shore excursions, valet laundry, included gratuities, unlimited Wi-Fi, and more.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Cost is $60 per person and $25 for kids, plus a 20% gratuity.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024
Tax and optional gratuity are not included in the price.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Bourbon Steak by Michael Min will serve a New Year's Eve dinner with two seating options in different price tiers: $315 for the first seating and $450 for the second seating, both including tax and gratuity.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Cost is $60 per person and $25 for kids, plus a 20% gratuity.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024
Tax and optional gratuity are not included in the price.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Bourbon Steak by Michael Min will serve a New Year's Eve dinner with two seating options in different price tiers: $315 for the first seating and $450 for the second seating, both including tax and gratuity.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Every day Newsweek provides readers with the best hints and tips to solve Connections, one of the most popular games published by The New York Times.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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As a bonus, the powder contains algae extract, which can hydrate the hair and help strengthen its structure.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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And while there are many important things to consider when planning a trip, blue waters and white sand beaches always earn bonus points.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Raising a child is a gift, and there isn’t a more deserving couple of that privilege than you.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made, and Panama's promise to us has been broken.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shares are down more than 5% over the past 12 months, and the stock has a dividend yield of 1.4%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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Consider Social Security, pensions, annuity payments and other future taxable income in determining the optimal timing for withdrawals.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Recommended What Trump’s return says about this moment in America While spending on the military and flashy infrastructure projects continues to rise, China’s already frail social security system is teetering, with increasing numbers of Chinese refusing to pay into the underfunded pension system.—
Christopher Bodeen,
The Christian Science Monitor,
21 Jan. 2025
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My Name Is Barbra spans Streisand’s entire life, including her contributions as an actress and musician, as well as her friendships with the likes of Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, and her husband, James Brolin.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hodgins, 26, despite being a seemingly successful Schoen claim in 2022, is one of several Giants players whose contributions to that season’s playoff berth and Wild Card victory went underappreciated in New York.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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